Lexus LS500h (2022 year). Manual in english — page 21

P.96)

Select to display the
setup screen.

Select to display the air
conditioning control
screen. (

P.360)

Switch

Function

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sumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the left of the
display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is called the side
display.

■

Main display

For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Side display

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.
Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (

P.97)

Air conditioning system (

P.363)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

A
B

C
D

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: If equipped

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Home screen

Touch to display the audio control
screen.

Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Touch to display the rear air condi-
tioning control screen. (



P.368,

372)
Touch to display the rear seat
adjustment screen. (



P.128, 137,

139)
Touch to display the relaxation seat
(if equipped) control screen.
(



P.131)

Touch to display the rear sunshade
(if equipped)/rear interior light con-
trol screen. (



P.375, 390)

Touch to display the Rear Multi
Operation Panel settings screen.
(

P.352)

Touch to display/hide the shortcut
screen.
Shortcut screen

The following can be adjusted or operated:
• Rear air conditioning system tempera-

ture setting (

P.368)

• Rear seat heaters/rear seat ventilators

(



P.372)

• Audio system
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Rear door sunshades/rear quarter sun-

shades/rear sunshade (

P.391)

button

Press to display the home screen.
When the screen is on, press and
hold to turn the screen off.

■

Rear Multi Operation Panel set-
tings screen

Screen operation settings and the
brightness of the screen can be
changed.

Rear Multi Operation Panel

The Rear Multi Operation Panel
built-into the rear armrest can be
used to operate the audio system,
air conditioning system, seat, relax-
ation seat, shades or lights.

Rear Multi Operation Panel
overview

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Touch to turn the screen off.

Press the

buttun to display the

home screen.

Touch to adjust the brightness of
the screen.
Touch to display the automatic
screen transition settings screen.
Touch to lock the Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel.

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Auto screen change settings
screen

Touch to turn the automatic screen
transition function on/off.
Touch to set whether the screen will
transition to the home screen or
turn off when the automatic screen
transition function operates.
Touch to set the amount of time
(10/30/60/120 seconds) the Rear
Multi Operation Panel must be idle
before the automatic screen transi-
tion function operates.

When the screen is off, press the

button to turn the screen on and display
the previously displayed screen. Press
again to display the home screen.

■

Unlocking the Rear Multi Opera-
tion Panel

Touch and hold until the unlock sta-
tus indicators ( ) are completely illu-
minated to unlock the Rear Multi
Operation Panel.

■

Operating the Rear Multi Operation

Panel

●

When operating the Rear Multi Opera-

tion Panel, only use the tip of a finger. The

Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be

operated with a fingernail, pen, etc.

●

Use only one finger when operating the

Rear Multi Operation Panel. The Rear

Multi Operation Panel cannot be oper-

ated with multiple fingers.

●

When the power switch is changed to

ACCESSORY or ON mode, if a hand

object, liquid or foreign matter is touch-

ing the Rear Multi Operation Panel, it

may not operate correctly. In this case,

remove anything touching the Rear Multi

Operation Panel and wait for approxi-

mately 30 seconds before operating it

again.

If the Rear Multi Operation Panel still

cannot be operated normally, press and

hold the

button to turn the Rear

Multi Operation Panel off, and then press

the

button again to turn it back

on and operate it.

●

In the following situations, the Rear Multi

Operation Panel may not operate prop-

erly:

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• If wearing gloves during operation, non

response may occur.

• If a wet hand is used to operate the Rear

Multi Operation Panel.

• If a screen cover or coating is applied to

on the Rear Multi Operation Panel.

• If the Rear Multi Operation Panel is dirty

or has liquid attached to it, incorrect

operation or non-response may occur.

• If the Rear Multi Operation Panel

receives electro magnetic waves, incor-

rect operation or non-response may

occur.

• If a mobile phone or other wireless com-

munication device brought near the Rear

Multi Operation Panel.

●

If the a metal object, such as the follow-

ing, is touching or covering the Rear

Multi Operation Panel:

• Coins

• Keys

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Magnetic isolation cards

• Metallic foil, such as the inner packaging

of a cigarette box

• Disposable heat packs

• Discs, such as a CD or DVD, Cables,

such as a USB cable

• Mobile devices, such as smartphones,

mobile phones, tablets, etc.

●

Make sure to keep the Rear Multi Oper-

ation Panel clean. If the Rear Multi Oper-

ation Panel is dirty, it may not operate

correctly. (When cleaning the Rear Multi

Operation Panel, turn the screen off to

avoid unexpected operation.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the Rear Multi

Operation Panel

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may cause damage to the

Rear Multi Operation Panel.

●

Keep the Rear Multi Operation Panel

free of liquids, such as drinks or rain, as

they may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not sit on or set heavy objects on

the Rear Multi Operation Panel.

●

Do not push the Rear Multi Operation

Panel with a strong force or use a

sharp pointed object to operate the

panel.

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5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select .

The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.

■

Changing Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen between
front/rear (vehicles with 4-ZONE
climate control)

Select “Rear” to display the rear air
conditioning system screen.

Select “Front” to display the front air condi-
tioning system screen.

■

When using the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge

Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated

on the sub function menu or option control

screen. (

P.360)

■

Automatic air conditioning system
(



P.357, 367)

The temperature can be adjusted inde-
pendently for each seat.

■

Seat heaters and ventilators
(



P.370)

Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.

■

Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) (

P.370)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-

Lexus Climate Concierge

The seat heaters, seat ventilators
and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Con-
cierge allows a comfortable
condition to be maintained without
adjusting each system.

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main
menu and move the cursor to

to display the climate control short-
cut buttons. Then, select

to dis-

play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.

■

Passenger detection functions

●

When a passenger is detected in the

front passenger seat, the seat heater and

ventilator will operate automatically.

●

When a passenger is detected in a rear

seat, the seat heater and ventilator will

operate automatically. (vehicles with

power rear seat)

■

Seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger

detection is not performed.

■

Rear seat heater operation (vehicles

with DUAL-ZONE climate control)

The rear seat heaters are not controlled by

the Lexus Climate Concierge.

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Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Fan speed increases switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature

Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the

switch to increase the

fan speed and the

switch to

decrease the fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

Front automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch to display the main menu and
move the cursor to

to display the climate control shortcut buttons. Then,

select

to display the air conditioning control screen.

The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Changing the air flow mode



P.360

■

Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is pressed.

automatic mode



(outside air

mode)



(recirculated air mode)



automatic mode

When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system operates
automatically.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows quickly, turn the air flow and tem-
perature up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically turn off

after a while. The operation time changes
according to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)

P.363

■

When the outside temperature exceeds

75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning

system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning

power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air

mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C”

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets

and defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog

up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recircu-

lated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the

vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after

closing the windows, it is recommended

that the air intake mode be set to outside air

mode and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch depending on the tem-

perature setting or the inside

temperature.

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Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the power switch to ON

mode will recall that key’s registered air

conditioning settings.

●

When the power switch is turned off, the

current air conditioning settings will auto-

matically be registered to the electronic

key that was used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The system may not operate correctly if

more than one electronic key is in the

vicinity or if the smart access system with

push-button start is used to unlock a pas-

senger door.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting

when unlocked using the

smart access system with push-button

start can be changed. For details, contact

your Lexus dealer.

: The doors that can recall the driving

position memory are changed at the
same time.

■

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-

tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

●

Engine speed and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cooling

capacity

●

Fan speed restricted when automatic

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance,

perform the following operations:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(

P.360)

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.331)

■

When the outside temperature falls to

nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not

operate even when “A/C” is selected.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning

system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and

outside the vehicle may enter into and

accumulate in the air conditioning sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be

emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing system be set to outside air mode

prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be

delayed for a short period of time imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode or with the

micro dust and pollen filter on.

●

When parking, the system automatically

switches to outside air mode to encour-

age better air circulation throughout the

vehicle, helping to reduce odors that

occur when starting the vehicle.

■

Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.441

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning system

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.513)

■

Main control screen

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

This system can also be operated by the
touch screen.



Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the heated steering

wheel/front seat heater/front seat ventila-
tor control screen

: Display the rear seat heater/rear seat

ventilator control screen (if equipped)

: Display the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge control screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air condi-
tioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fog-

ging up

Do not use the windshield defogger

switch during cool air operation in

extremely humid weather. The difference

between the temperature of the outside

air and that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the windshield to fog

up, blocking your vision.

■

When the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are operating

Do not touch the outside rear view mir-

ror surfaces, as they can become very

hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by

your Lexus dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning sys-

tem, such as the evaporator, is to be

replaced, it must be replaced with a new

one.

Air conditioning control screen

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: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Switch the following functions on
and off

“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the indicator is turned off, the system will
blow ambient temperature airor heated air.

: Select front seat concentrated

airflow mode (S-FLOW) (



: Set eco air conditioning mode

: Set Lexus Climate Concierge

(



“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (





Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the

main screen.

: Display the front air conditioning

control screen

: Display the heated steering

wheel/front seat heater/front seat ventila-
tor control screen

: Display the rear air conditioning con-

trol screen

: Display the rear seat heater/rear seat

ventilator control screen

: Display the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge control screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Select the right side seat air flow
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the wind-

shield defogger operates

Select the left side seat air flow
mode
Adjust the fan speed setting
Switch the following functions on
and off

“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the indicator is turned off, the system will
blow ambient temperature airor heated air.

E
F

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: Select front seat concentrated

airflow mode (S-FLOW) (



: Set eco air conditioning mode

: Set Lexus Climate Concierge

(



“4-ZONE”: Adjust the temperature for the
driver, front passenger and left and right
rear passenger seats separately
(“4-ZONE” mode) (



Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting

■

Option control screen

Select

on the sub menu to display

the option control screen.

The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.



Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(



Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature airor
heated air.

Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW) (



Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)



Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(

Adjust the temperature for driver,
passenger and rear seats sepa-
rately (“4-ZONE” mode)
(

Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature airor
heated air.

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Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW) (

Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)

■

Side display



Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control

Display the front seat heaters/front
seat ventilators control screen
(



P.371)

Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

If the indicator is turned off, the system will
blow ambient temperature airor heated air.

Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW) (

Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) (



Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(





Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol

Display the front seat heaters/front
seat ventilators control screen
(

P.371)

Select the left side seat air flow
mode
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the right side seat air flow
mode
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off

If the indicator is turned off, the system will
blow ambient temperature airor heated air.

Select front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW) (



Adjust the temperature for driver,
passenger and rear seats sepa-
rately (“4-ZONE” mode)
(

Set Lexus Climate Concierge
(